Drinking Glass

ABSTRACT

A drinking vessel configured to receive and store a liquid being operable to be traversed across a support surface. The drinking vessel includes a body having a bottom and a wall integrally formed to create an interior volume and an opening. The body is superposed a support member wherein the support member includes a first end and a second end that extend beyond the bottom of the body on opposing sides thereof. A first pair of wheels and a second pair of wheels are rotatably secured to the first end and second end of the support member. A first decorative element and a second decorative element are secured to the first end and second end of the support member and are formed to resemble a front end and a rear end of a motor vehicle.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a drinking vessel, morespecifically a drinking glass that is configured to be traversed acrossa horizontal support surface utilizing a rolling means wherein therolling means is integrally secured to the drinking glass.

BACKGROUND

Over the year many types of drinking vessels have been produced andutilized to consume a variety of beverages. Drinking vessels areproduced in a wide variety of categories such as but not limited to:mugs, wine glasses, tumblers and numerous other styles of glasses.Drinking vessels are often manufactured to a specific size and shape toaccommodate specific type of beverage such as but limited to whisky.

One popular type of glass is a shot glass. The shot glass is a generallysmaller glass having a proportionately thick base and is typicallyconfigured to receive and retain about one to two ounces of liquid. Shotglasses are used for serving small amounts of beverages such as but notlimited to whisky. The shot glass can further be utilized as a measuringdevice. Conventional shot glasses are manufactured of a material such asbut not limited to glass and the heavy base provides stability.Conventional shot glasses are manufactured to be stationary and are notconfigured with any elements to be traversed across the surface on whichthe shot glass has been superposed. Whether for novelty purposes orother reasons, it would be desirable to have a drinking vessel such asbut not limited to a shot glass that is constructed so as to betraversed across a horizontal support surface.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a drinking vesselhaving a body and interior volume operable to receive a liquid whereinthe drinking vessel is operable to be traversed across a generallyhorizontal support structure.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a traversabledrinking vessel that includes a horizontal support member integrallysecured to the base of the drinking vessel.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a traversabledrinking vessel wherein the horizontal support member includes a firstend and a second end.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide atraversable drinking vessel wherein the first end and second end of thehorizontal support member extend outward from opposing sides of the baseof the drinking vessel.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide atraversable drinking vessel wherein the base of the drinking vessel issuperposed the horizontal support member.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide atraversable drinking vessel wherein the first end of the horizontalsupport member and the second end of the horizontal support memberfurther include a rolling element.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide atraversable drinking vessel wherein the first end and the second end areconfigured with a decorative element.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a traversabledrinking vessel wherein the decorative elements of the first end andsecond end of the horizontal support member are formed in a shape of aportion of a motor vehicle.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the presentinvention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings areillustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of thepresent invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had byreference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention; and

FIG. 2 is side diagrammatic view of the operational elements of thepresent invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein variouselements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and whereinthrough the views and figures like elements are referenced withidentical reference numerals, there is illustrated a drinking vessel 100constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

Referring in particular to FIGS. 1 and 2 the drinking vessel 100 furtherincludes a body 10 having a bottom 15 and a wall 20 contiguously formedto create an opening 25 and an interior volume 30. The body 10 isgenerally annular in shape and is operable to receive and retain aliquid therein. The bottom 15 is manufactured to a thickness that isgreater than that of the wall 20 so as to provide additional stabilityand balance during the movement of the drinking vessel 100. The body 10is manufactured from a suitable durable material such as but not limitedto glass. While in the preferred embodiment of the present invention thebody 10 includes one wall 20, it is contemplated within the scope of thepresent invention that body 10 could be formed utilizing more than onewall so as to form a body 10 having various different shapes such as butnot limited to pentagonal or hexagonal. The interior volume 30 of thebody 10 is configured to retain about two ounces of fluid. While in thepreferred embodiment the interior volume 30 of the body 10 is configuredto retain about two ounces of fluid, it is further contemplated withinthe scope of the present invention that the body 10 could bemanufactured in numerous different sizes so as to create an interiorvolume capable of receiving various volumes of fluid that are greaterthan two ounces.

Illustrated in particular in FIG. 2, the body 10 is superposed thehorizontal support member 35. The horizontal support member 35 isintegrally secured to the bottom 15 of the body 10 utilizing suitabledurable techniques such as but not limited to chemical adhesion ormechanical fasteners. The horizontal support member 35 is manufacturedfrom a suitable durable rigid material such as but not limited to metal.The horizontal support member 35 is generally rectangular in shape andplanar in manner. The horizontal support member 35 extends outward fromopposing sides 2, 3 of the bottom 15 of the body 10 and further includesan upper surface 7 and lower surface 8. The first end 38 of thehorizontal support member 35 is diametrically opposite from the secondend 39 with respect to the bottom 15 of the body 10. The first end 38and second end 39 of the horizontal support member 35 extend beyond theperimeter edge 19 of the bottom 15 in order to provide the necessarystability when the drinking vessel 100 is traversed across a surface.

Secured to the first end 38 are wheels 51,52. The wheels 51,52 arerotatably secured to the first end 38 utilizing axle 55. The wheels 51,52 are mounted on opposing sides of the horizontal support member 35. Itis contemplated within the scope of the present invention that thewheels 51,52 could be manufactured in numerous different sizes andfurther having various ornamental designs. Operably coupled to thesecond end 39 of the horizontal support member 35 are a second pair ofwheels 70. Only one wheel 69 of the second pair of wheels 70 is visiblein the illustrations herein. The second pair of wheels 70 are mounted inthe same manner as wheels 51,52 utilizing an axle 75 and are mountedwith a wheel on each side of the second end 39. While in the preferredembodiment the horizontal support member 35 utilizes wheels 51,52 and 70to accomplish the functionality of traversing the drinking vessel 100across a support surface with assistance of manual force from a user, itis further contemplated within the scope of the present invention thatnumerous rolling means could be utilized to achieve the desiredfunctionality of being able to traverse the drinking vessel 100 across asupport surface. More specifically but not by way of limitation,bulldozer style tracks could be operably coupled to the horizontalsupport member 35 and utilized to traverse the drinking vessel 100across a surface.

Illustrated in particular in FIG. 1, the first decorative element 80 andsecond decorative element 85 are shown therein. The first decorativeelement 80 is superposed the first end 38 of the horizontal supportmember 35. The first decorative element 80 is secured to the first end38 of the horizontal support member 35 utilizing suitable durabletechniques such as but not limited to chemical adhesion. The firstdecorative element 80 is manufactured from a suitable durable materialsuch as but not limited to metal. The first decorative element 80 isformed to resemble the front end of a motor vehicle. It is contemplatedwithin the scope of the present invention that the first decorativeelement 80 could be formed to resemble numerous styles of motorvehicles.

Secured to the second end 39 of the horizontal support member 35 is thesecond decorative element 85. The second decorative element 85 issecured to the second end 39 utilizing suitable durable techniques suchas but not limited to chemical adhesion. The second decorative element85 is formed to resemble the rear end of a motor vehicle. It isadditionally contemplated within the scope of the present invention thatthe second decorative element 85 could be formed to resemble the shapeof numerous styles of motor vehicles.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a description of the operation of thedrinking vessel 100 is as follows. In use the user will pour a desiredliquid into the opening 25 of the body 10 wherein the liquid will bestored within the interior volume 30 of the body 20. A user will placethe drinking vessel 100 on a desired support surface that is generallyhorizontal in manner. A user will engage the drinking vessel 100 withtheir hand and apply a pushing force to the drinking vessel 100 so as totraverse the drinking vessel 100 across the support surface. Theconfiguration of the horizontal support member 35 having the first end38 and the second end 39 extending beyond the perimeter edge 19 of thebottom 15 is important so as to provide the necessary stability of thedrinking vessel 100 while being traversed. If the wheels 51, 52 and 70were disposed within the perimeter edge 19 of the bottom 15, i.e. beinglocated underneath the bottom 15, the drinking vessel 100 would lack thestability required to traverse the drinking vessel 100 across a supportsurface without the risk of toppling the drinking vessel 100 resultingin the loss of the liquid disposed therein.

In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to theaccompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown byway of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may bepracticed. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have beendescribed in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art topractice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitableembodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made withoutdeparting from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description mayomit certain information known to those skilled in the art. Thepreceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limitedto the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it isintended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, ascan be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appendedclaims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A drinking vessel comprising: a body, said bodyhaving at least one wall and a bottom forming an interior volume, saidbody further including an opening providing access to said interiorvolume, said body operable to receive and retain a liquid therein; ahorizontal support member, said horizontal support member beingsubstantially rigid and planar in manner, said horizontal support memberhaving said body superposed thereon, said horizontal support surfacehaving a first end and a second end, said first end and said second endextending outward from opposing sides of said bottom; a rolling means,said rolling means being operably secured to said first end and saidsecond end of said horizontal support structure; and wherein saidrolling means are operable to facilitate the traversal of the drinkingvessel across a support surface.
 2. The drinking vessel as recited inclaim 1, and further including a first decorative element, said firstdecorative element being secured to said first end of said horizontalsupport member.
 3. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 2, andfurther including a second decorative element, said second decorativeelement being secured to said second end of said horizontal supportmember.
 4. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 3, wherein saidrolling means are wheels, said wheels being rotatably mounted to saidhorizontal support member.
 5. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 4,wherein said first decorative element is formed to resemble the frontend of a motor vehicle.
 6. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 5,wherein said second decorative element is formed to resemble the rearend of a motor vehicle.
 7. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 6,wherein said interior volume of said body is configured to receive andretain approximately two ounces of liquid.
 8. A drinking vesselconfigured to be traversed across a surface comprising: a body, saidbody having a bottom and at least one wall formed therewith forming aninterior volume, said body further including an opening providing accessto said interior volume, said body being generally annular in shape,said bottom having a perimeter edge; a support member, said supportmember being generally rectangular in shape having a first end and asecond end, said support member being secured to said bottom, saidsupport member having a first end and a second end, said first end andsaid second end extending beyond said perimeter edge of said bottom onopposing sides of said body; a first rolling means, said first rollingmeans being rotatably secured to said support member proximate saidfirst end; a second rolling means, said second rolling means beingrotatably secured to said support member proximate said second end; andwherein said first rolling means and said second rolling means areoperable to traverse the drinking vessel across a surface.
 9. Thedrinking vessel as recited in claim 8, and further including a firstdecorative element, said first decorative element being secured to saidfirst end of said support member.
 10. The drinking vessel as recited inclaim 9, and further including a second decorative element, said seconddecorative element being secured to said second end of said supportmember.
 11. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 10, wherein saidfirst decorative element is formed in the shape of a front end of amotor vehicle.
 12. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 11, whereinsaid second decorative element is formed in the shape of a rear end of amotor vehicle.
 13. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 12, whereinsaid first rolling means and said second rolling means are wheels. 14.The drinking vessel as recited in claim 13, wherein said interior volumeof said body is configured to receive and retain at least two ounces ofliquid.
 15. A drinking vessel that is operable to be rolled across asupport surface comprising: a body, said body having a bottom and atleast one wall formed therewith forming an interior volume, said bodyfurther including an opening providing access to said interior volume,said body being generally annular in shape, said bottom having aperimeter edge; a support member, said support member being generallyrectangular in shape having a first end and a second end, said supportmember having a first side and a second side, said support member havingan upper surface and a lower surface, said bottom of said body beingsecured to said upper surface of said support member, said supportmember being generally perpendicular to said at least one wall of saidbody, said support member having a first end and a second end, saidfirst end and said second end extending beyond said perimeter edge ofsaid bottom on opposing sides of said body; a first pair of wheels, saidfirst pair of wheels being rotatably secured to said support memberproximate said first end; a second pair of wheels, said second pair ofwheels being rotatably secured to said support member proximate saidsecond end; a first decorative element, said first decorative elementbeing secured to said first end of said support member, a seconddecorative element, said second decorative element being secured to saidsecond end of said support member wherein said first pair of wheels andsaid second pair of wheels are operable to traverse the drinking vesselacross a surface.
 16. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 15,wherein said first decorative element is formed in the shape of a frontend of a motor vehicle.
 17. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 16,wherein said second decorative element is formed in the shape of a rearend of a motor vehicle.
 18. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 17,wherein said bottom of said body is greater in thickness than said atleast one wall.
 19. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 18, whereinsaid interior volume of said body is configured to store at least twoounces of liquid.
 20. The drinking vessel as recited in claim 19,wherein said body is manufactured from glass.